5-Ingredient Tomato Soup

Easy20 mins

I’m not usually one to make recipes very far in advance for the blog. But all of the 5-ingredient soup recipes you’re seeing on the blog this week were actually made last weekend the day before I moved. (Hence the even more minimalistic background/props than usually — everything was packed!) I knew that my kitchen was still another 2-3 weeks out from being finished, so I planned ahead to have an entire fridge full of soup to enjoy. Lots and lots and lots of soup. :)

Still, all of these recipes have reminded me how good the classics really are. I’m definitely all for creative recipes and experimenting in the kitchen. But I was reminded with this one that it’s pretty hard to beat a simple bowl of warm tomato soup.

And when made with just five ingredients, this recipe is tomato soup at its purest. And I might argue, it’s finest. :)

I usually feel this need to gussy up tomato soup with all sorts of extra herbs and seasonings. But when it comes down to it, the classic ingredients end up still being the best — tomatoes, onion, garlic, basil and cream. Just let the ingredients all simmer for awhile, puree, and enjoy.

5-Ingredient Tomato Soup

This classic tomato basil soup recipe is made simple with just five everyday ingredients.

Total Time:20 mins

Prep Time:2 mins

Cook Time:18 mins

Ingredients:

3 (14 oz.) cans diced tomatoes, with their juices

1 medium white onion, chopped

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 handful basil leaves, julienned

1/2 cup heavy cream

Directions:

Add tomatoes, onion, garlic and basil to a large saucepan and stir to combine. Heat over medium-high heat until nearly boiling, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes.

Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth. (Or alternately, transfer soup to a traditional blender and puree until smooth, then return to pan.) Stir in heavy cream until combined.

I made this for dinner tonight and I really liked it! It’s so simple and healthy. I used what I had on hand: a can of diced tomatoes, a can of tomato sauce, and two ripe tomatoes. I also added a bit of chicken broth. Will be making this again!

For someone who is lactose intolerant, but loves tomato soup, what ingredient would you recommend as a substitute for heavy cream without destroying the flavor, character, and texture of the 5-ingredient Tomato Soup?

This is absolutely delicious, and my picky four year old ate it and said ‘yum yum’. I just used onion, garlic, two cans of tomatoes, bit of raw sugar and some vege stock. Absolutely gorgeous with buttery toast. Will make sure I have the cream in fridge for next time. Can’t believe how delicious it was. Thanks so much.

Just made this chili :) Clean, simple, fresh !! It’s not time consuming or complicated. Less is more! Fabulous chili. I used all market fresh, organic ingredients. Came out delish! Sprinkled with a little Tex Mex Cheese, yummy and filling. Thanks!!!

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